Black and white photograph of Lena Merrill and another woman, "Kam," standing in front of large tents on the beach. Lena is holding the leash of a small monkey seated at their feet. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort…

Black and white photograph of a group of people sitting in a mule-drawn wagon. Three people are standing on the ground behind the wagon. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a pier surrounded by ships. A rowboat is visible floating closer to the photographer. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a small wooden tide gauge house under the end of the pier. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a small wooden tide gauge house under the end of the pier. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a pier buildings along the shore. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat filled with people sailing away from the coast. A sign for the Asiatic Petroleum Company is visible in the background. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat filled with people sailing away from the coast. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of nine white men men standing next to the railing of a boat wearing suits and hats.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat moored to a crowded boardwalk. "Ching Ling Tien Tsih" is visible on the stern.

Black and white photograph of the Ching Ling Tien Tsih steamboat.

Black and white photograph of three people on an automobile parked on a dirt road next to a paifang flanked by statues of horses. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.